Attendance Expectations

Parents are required by law to ensure that all school-aged children attend school every day it is open for instruction unless they are unwell or have other extenuating circumstances. Absences for reasons other than medical are strongly discouraged. (Please refer to the information in the Family Handbook for detailed information).

As with all absences from the College, it is the student’s responsibility to catch up with teachers as quickly as possible on their return to see what topics and assessments have been missed. Student attendance rates are monitored and followed up by the Attendance Officer in liaison with the class/form teacher, Head of Year and/or Dean of Students.

Detailed below are communication processes and procedures relating to attendance.

Reporting Absences

If your child is unable to attend school on any given day, the absence must be reported in writing to the school. All notes are to be handed in to Reception or emailed to absentee@tkc.wa.edu.au. If a student is absent for three or more days, a medical certificate should be provided.

If your child is absent from school without any notification being received before the end of morning form/devotions, a text message will be sent to you.

If a written explanation is not received, a letter will be sent home to request a signed explanation of the absence. This letter must be returned to the College within five days after being issued. If the letter is not returned within five days, the College will continue to follow-up with you until written evidence of absence is provided.

Extended Absence

Requests for special leave, such as for extended holidays, need to be made in writing to the Principal as early as possible.

Early Drop Off

You are reminded that supervision before school commences at 8.00am. Students are not permitted on College grounds prior to this time as staff are not available to supervise them.

Late Arrivals after 8.25am

Students who arrive after the first bell must sign in before going to class. Primary students must sign in at Reception and should be accompanied by their parent/guardian. Secondary students must sign in at Student Services and may provide a note from their parent/guardian.

Early Departure

If your child needs to leave school before the final bell, you are requested to give advance notice to the College via email info@tkc.wa.edu.au stating the time, date and reason for departure. (Medical, dental and other appointments should be made outside College hours if possible).

In order for your child to be released from the College grounds, you must sign your child out in person at Reception.

Please note that the College can only release students to nominated parents/guardians and authorised emergency contacts. To authorise a third party, you should email info@tkc.wa.edu.au prior to collection, granting permission, and providing your child's name and the full name of the person you authorise to collect your child on your behalf. Students will not be released to a third party without written consent from their parent/carer.

Please note that all parents/guardians and authorised persons may be asked to show photographic ID before being allowed access to a student. (Please don't be offended if asked, as not all staff are familiar with parents/guardians by sight).